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<div class="lead">[[File:Media Loan Logo.png|left|frameless|90x90px]] All Mics Available in the General Access Section of Media Loan. </div>   
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"General Access" mics accessible to all enrolled students who are in programs paying media fees. The General Access section of Media Loan is different from the "Audio Studio" section, which is just for advanced audio classes and to be used exclusively inside the audio facilities on campus. For help learning about mics check our [[Microphone Basics]] page as well as our [[Audio Fundamentals]] page.  
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"General Access" mic is a category of Media Loan microphones that are accessible to all enrolled students. The General Access section of Media Loan is different from the "Audio Studio" section, which is just for advanced audio classes and to be used exclusively inside the audio facilities on campus. For help learning about mics, check our [https://helpwiki.evergreen.edu/wiki/index.php/Audio_Fundamentals#MICROPHONES Microphone Basics] section inside our [[Audio Fundamentals]] page.  
  
 
==== Explanation of Columns ====
 
==== Explanation of Columns ====
* '''Type''': The most common category used to describe each mic.
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* '''Type''': The most common category used to describe each mic.  
* '''Sound''': Example audio for various mics.
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* '''Usage''': The most common use the mic is built for.  
 
* '''Usage''': The most common use the mic is built for.  
 
* '''Power Source''': Power needed, see the Microphone Basics page to learn about Condensers and Dynamics and what type of transducer needs power to work.  
 
* '''Power Source''': Power needed, see the Microphone Basics page to learn about Condensers and Dynamics and what type of transducer needs power to work.  
This catalog has sortable columns. Click on the triangle and the top of the column to put the catalog in the order of contents within that column
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This catalog has sortable columns. Click on the triangle and the top of the column to put the catalog in the order of contents within that column. You can also press Command F (on Mac) and Control F (on Windows) to search for specific details on this web page.
 
   
 
   
 
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== GENERAL ACCESS MICROPHONES ==
 
== GENERAL ACCESS MICROPHONES ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center; background: #e9f5f9;"
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{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
 
|-
 
|-
 
! Type  
 
! Type  
 
!Brand/Model
 
!Brand/Model
! Image !! Sound !! Pattern !! Standard Usage !! Transducer !! Power Source!! Connector  
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! Image !! Pattern !! Standard Usage !! Transducer !! Power Source!! Connector  
!Code
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|-
 
|-
 
|Stage
 
|Stage
|Shure SM-58
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|Shure
 +
SM58
 
|[[File:MHA-SureSM58.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MHA-SureSM58.jpg]]
|[[File:SM58.wav|frameless]]
 
 
|Cardioid
 
|Cardioid
 
[[File:Cardioid.png|frameless|75x75px]]
 
[[File:Cardioid.png|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
|MHA
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Stage
 
|Stage
|Shure SM-57
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|Shure
 +
SM57
 
|[[File:MHE-SureSM57.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MHE-SureSM57.jpg]]
|
 
[[File:SM-57.wav|frameless]]
 
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Instruments
 
|Instruments
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|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
|MHE
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Stage
 
|Stage
|Shure Beta 57A
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|Shure
 +
Beta 57A
 
|[[File:MHC-ShureBeta57A.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MHC-ShureBeta57A.jpg]]
|[[File:SM57a.wav|frameless]]
 
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Voice and instruments
 
|Voice and instruments
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|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
|MHC
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Stage
 
|Stage
|Sennheiser MD-421
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|Sennheiser
 +
MD 421-II
 
|[[File:MNA-Sennheiser421.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MNA-Sennheiser421.jpg]]
|[[File:421.wav|frameless]]
 
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Voice and instruments
 
|Voice and instruments
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|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
|MNA
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|| Broadcast  
 
|| Broadcast  
|Electrovoice RE-27 N/D||[[File:RE 27 Photo.jpeg|frameless]]||[[File:RE27.wav|frameless]]
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|Electrovoice RE-27 N/D||[[File:RE 27 Photo.jpeg|frameless]]
 
| Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]  
 
| Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]  
 
| Voice
 
| Voice
 
|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required|| XLR  
 
|Not required|| XLR  
|MEV
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Broadcast
 
|Broadcast
 
|Sennheiser MD46
 
|Sennheiser MD46
 
|[[File:MSM-SureMD46.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MSM-SureMD46.jpg]]
|[[File:MD46.wav|frameless]]
 
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Voice
 
|Voice
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|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
|MSM
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Isolating from noise
 
|Isolating from noise
 
|Beyerdynamic M88 TG
 
|Beyerdynamic M88 TG
 
|[[File:MTG-BeyerDynamicM88TG.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MTG-BeyerDynamicM88TG.jpg]]
|[[File:M88TG.wav|frameless]]
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|Hypercardioid[[File:HyperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
|Hypercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
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|Vocals and instruments, specifically to capture lower frequency sounds
 
|Vocals and instruments, specifically to capture lower frequency sounds
 
|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
|MTG
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Broadcast
 
|Broadcast
 
|Beyerdynamic M58
 
|Beyerdynamic M58
 
|[[File:MBD-BeyerDynamicM58.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MBD-BeyerDynamicM58.jpg]]
|[[File:M58.wav|frameless]]
 
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|75x75px|frameless]]
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|75x75px|frameless]]
  
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|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
|MBD
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Broadcast
 
|Broadcast
 
|Electrovoice 635A
 
|Electrovoice 635A
 
|[[File:MED-EV-635A.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MED-EV-635A.jpg]]
|[[File:635a.wav|frameless]]
 
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
|Voice and room mic
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|Voice and instruments
 
|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
|MED
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Isolating from noise
 
|Isolating from noise
|Electrovoice RE-16
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|Electrovoice RE18
 
|[[File:MEG-EV-RE16.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MEG-EV-RE16.jpg]]
|[[File:RE16.wav|frameless]]
 
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Voice and instruments
 
|Voice and instruments
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|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
|MEG
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
||Isolating from noise
 
||Isolating from noise
|Electrovoice RE-15|| [[File:MER-EV-RE15.jpg]] ||[[File:RE15.wav|frameless]]
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|Electrovoice RE16|| [[File:MER-EV-RE15.jpg]]  
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
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|Supercardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
| Instruments ||Dynamic
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| Voice and instruments ||Dynamic
 
|Not required|| XLR  
 
|Not required|| XLR  
|MEJ
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Isolating from noise
 
|Isolating from noise
|Electrovoice RE-18
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|Electrovoice RE15
 
|[[File:MER-EV-RE18.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MER-EV-RE18.jpg]]
|[[File:RE18.wav|frameless]]
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|Supercardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
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|Voice and instruments
|Voice
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|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
|MER
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|-
 +
|All purpose studio
 +
|Aston
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Origin
 +
|[[File:AstonOrigin.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments and vocals
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|Condenser
 +
 
 +
| +48v Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|All purpose studio
 +
|Pacific Pro Audio
 +
LD1
 +
|[[File:LD1.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments and vocals
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|Condenser
 +
 
 +
| +48v Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|All purpose studio
 +
|Marshall MXL2003
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|[[File:MXL2003.jpg|frameless|110x110px|link=http://helpwiki.evergreen.edu/wiki/index.php/File:MXL2003.jpg]]
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments and vocals
 +
|Condenser
 +
 
 +
| +48v Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|Stereo pair
 +
|Studio
 +
Projects C4
 +
|[[File:SPC4.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Variable: Cardioid, Omni
 +
|General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments
 +
|Condenser
 +
| +48v Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Combo Kit
 
|Combo Kit
|Sennheiser K6
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|Sennheiser  
 +
K6
 
|[[File:MNC-SennheiserK6Combo.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MNC-SennheiserK6Combo.jpg]]
|[[File:K6 with cardioid attachment.wav|frameless]]
 
 
[[File:K6 with omni attachment.wav|frameless]]
 
 
[[File:K6 with shotgun attachment.wav|frameless]]
 
 
|Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Super Cardioid
 
|Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Super Cardioid
|Can cater to almost all settings. Great for film, stage use, and studio recording. 1 module + 3 different capsules.
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|Can cater to almost all settings. Great for video, stage use, and studio recording. 1 module + 3 different capsules.
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
|1 AA Battery
 
|1 AA Battery
 +
or
 +
 +
+48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
|MNC
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Shotgun
 
|Shotgun
 
|Audio Technica 835B
 
|Audio Technica 835B
 
|[[File:MAU-AT835B.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MAU-AT835B.jpg]]
|[[File:AT 835b.wav|frameless]]
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|Hypercardioid[[File:HyperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
|Hypercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
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|Video, broadcast, and field work.  
|Film, broadcast, and field work.  
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|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
|1 AA Battery
 
|1 AA Battery
 
or
 
or
  
Phantom Power
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+48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
|MAU
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Shotgun
 
|Shotgun
|Rode NTG1  
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|Rode
 +
NTG1  
 
|[[File:MCNTG-RodeNTG1.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MCNTG-RodeNTG1.jpg]]
|[[File:NTG-1.wav|frameless]]
 
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
|Film, broadcast, and field work.  
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|Video, broadcast, and field work.  
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
| Phantom Power
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| +48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
|MCNTG
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Lavalier
 
|Lavalier
|Shure MX185  
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|Shure
 +
MX185  
 
|[[File:MOX-SureMX185.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MOX-SureMX185.jpg]]
|[[File:MX185.wav|frameless]]
 
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Interview, broadcast, and presentation.
 
|Interview, broadcast, and presentation.
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
|Phantom Power  
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| +48v Phantom Power  
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
|MOX
 
|-
 
|Lavalier
 
|Sony ECM50
 
|[[File:MOF-SonyECM50.jpg]]
 
|
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Interview, broadcast, and presentation.
 
|Condenser
 
|1 AA Battery
 
|XLR
 
|MOF
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Lavalier
 
|Lavalier
 
|Audio Technica 899  
 
|Audio Technica 899  
 
|[[File:MOJ-AT8537.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MOJ-AT8537.jpg]]
|[[File:899.wav|frameless]]
 
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Interview, broadcast, and presentation.
 
|Interview, broadcast, and presentation.
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|1 AA Battery
 
|1 AA Battery
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
|MOJ
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Stage
 
|Stage
|Shure SM86 || [[File:MSCC-SureSM86.jpg]] ||[[File:SM86.wav|frameless]]
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|Shure
 +
SM86  
 +
| [[File:MSCC-SureSM86.jpg]]  
 
| Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]  
 
| Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]  
| Voice ||Condenser|| Phantom Power || XLR  
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| Voice ||Condenser|| +48v Phantom Power || XLR  
|MSCC
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|-
 
|-
 
|Stereo
 
|Stereo
 
|Audio Technica AT825  
 
|Audio Technica AT825  
 
|[[File:MAI-AT825.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MAI-AT825.jpg]]
|[[File:AT825.wav|frameless]]
 
 
|Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules
 
|Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules
|Instruments and film
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|Instruments and video
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
|1 AA Battery
 
|1 AA Battery
 
or
 
or
  
Phantom Power
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+48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
|MAI
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Stereo
 
|Stereo
|Rode NT4  
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|Rode
 +
NT4  
 
|[[File:MCNTG4-RodeNT4.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MCNTG4-RodeNT4.jpg]]
|[[File:NT4.wav|frameless]]
 
 
|Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules
 
|Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules
|Instruments and film
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|Instruments and video
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
|1 9V Battery
 
|1 9V Battery
 
or
 
or
  
Phantom Power
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+48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
|MCNT4
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Shotgun
 
|Shotgun
|Rode VideoMic  
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|Rode
 +
VideoMic  
 
|[[File:MCV-RodeVideoMic.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MCV-RodeVideoMic.jpg]]
|
 
 
|Super Cardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Super Cardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
|Film, broadcast, and field work.  
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|Video, broadcast, and field work.  
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
|1 9V Battery
 
|1 9V Battery
 
|1/8”
 
|1/8”
|MCV
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Stereo
 
|Stereo
|Sony ECM-MS907
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|Sony
|[[File:MOT-SonyECM-MS907.jpg]]
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ECM-MS957
|
+
|Stereo
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|Film, broadcast, and field work.
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|Condenser
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|1 AA Battery
+
|1/8”
+
|MOT
+
|-
+
|Stereo
+
|Sony ECM-MS957
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|[[File:MOS-SonyECM-MS957.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MOS-SonyECM-MS957.jpg]]
|[[File:ECM957.wav|frameless]]
 
 
|Stereo
 
|Stereo
 
|Recording live concerts, conferences, interviews and sound effects.
 
|Recording live concerts, conferences, interviews and sound effects.
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|1 AA Battery
 
|1 AA Battery
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
|MOS
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Lavalier
 
|Lavalier
 
|Sennheiser ME2  
 
|Sennheiser ME2  
 
|[[File:MON-SennheiserME2.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MON-SennheiserME2.jpg]]
|
 
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Interview, broadcast, and presentation.
 
|Interview, broadcast, and presentation.
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|1/8" plug-in power
 
|1/8" plug-in power
 
|1/8”
 
|1/8”
|MON
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|PZM
 
|PZM
|Crown Sound Grabber II|| [[File:MCPX-CrownSoundGrabber.jpg]] |||| Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Crown Optimus Sound Grabber|| [[File:MCPX-CrownPZM.jpg]]  
| Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures.  ||Condenser|| 1 AAA Battery || 1/8”
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| Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]  
|MCP
+
|-
+
|PZM
+
|Crown Optimus Sound Grabber|| [[File:MCPX-CrownPZM.jpg]] |||| Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]  
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| Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures.  ||Condenser||1 AA Battery|| XLR  
 
| Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures.  ||Condenser||1 AA Battery|| XLR  
|MCPX
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|USB
 
|USB
|Blue Yeti Pro
+
|Blue
 +
Yeti Pro
 
|[[File:MBY-BlueYeti.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MBY-BlueYeti.jpg]]
|
+
|Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Bidirectional & Stereo.
|Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Bi-Directional & Stereo.
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|Voice
 
|Voice
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
|Powered by USB, Phantom Power for XLR
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|Powered by USB, +48v Phantom Power for XLR
 
|USB & XLR  
 
|USB & XLR  
|MBY
 
|-
 
|USB
 
|Plantronics Audio 628
 
|[[File:MHU-Plantronics628USB.jpg]]
 
|
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Headset mic for calls.
 
|
 
|Powered by USB
 
|USB
 
|MHU
 
|-
 
|Hydrophone
 
|DolphinEar Pro
 
|[[File:MHP-DolphinEar.jpg]]
 
|
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Designed to capture underwater sounds to depths of 100 meters. Proficiency required.
 
|Contact
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|MHP
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Parabolic
 
|Parabolic
 
|Parabolic Kits with Sennheiser K6
 
|Parabolic Kits with Sennheiser K6
 
|[[File:MGP K6.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MGP K6.jpg]]
|
 
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
|Includes K6 power module, cardioid capsule, rollable dish, dish transport bag, pistol grip handle, tripod adapter, dish cover and duffle bag. Proficiency required.
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|Includes K6 power module, cardioid capsule, rollable dish, dish transport bag, pistol grip handle, tripod adapter, dish cover and duffle bag. Designed for distant low level sounds such as bird calls. Proficiency required.
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
|1 AA Battery
 
|1 AA Battery
 
or
 
or
  
Phantom Power
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+48v Phantom Power
|XLR
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|MGP
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|}
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Most recent update: November 2021.
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== AUDIO STUDIO MICROPHONES ==
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{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center; background: #d3eaf2;"
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|-
+
!
+
!Brand/Model!! Image !! Sound !! Pattern !! Usage !! Transducer !! Power
+
Source
+
! Connector !! Code
+
|-
+
|
+
|AKG D202E
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|[[File:Maa.png|frameless]]||
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|CARDIOID
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|Designed to eliminate proximity effect, very flat frequency response.    
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|D
+
|||XLR
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||MAA
+
|-
+
|
+
|AKG D224E
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|[[File:Mab.png|frameless]]
+
|
+
|CARDIOID
+
|Designed to handle high SPL, good midrange,
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-20db rear attenuation at all freqs    
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|D
+
|||XLR
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|MAB
+
|-
+
|
+
|AKG 460B
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|[[File:Mae.png|frameless]]
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|
+
|CARDIOID
+
|Low self-noise. Equipped with low cut filters or 10db pad.    
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|C
+
|48V
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|XLR
+
|MAE
+
|-
+
|
+
|AKG D112
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|[[File:Maf.png|frameless]]
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|
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|CARDIOID
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|Used primarily on kick drums. Handles high SPL.    
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|D
+
|||XLR
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|MAF
+
|-
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|
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|AKG C414
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|[[File:Mah.png|frameless]]
+
|
+
|VARIOUS
+
|Large diaphragm condenser.
+
 
+
Used on instruments 
+
|C
+
|48V
+
|XLR
+
|MAH
+
|-
+
|
+
|ASTON
+
 
+
ORIGIN
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|[[File:Man.png|frameless]]
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|
+
|CARDIOID
+
|Large diaphragm condenser. Used on instruments and vocals    
+
|C
+
|48V
+
|XLR
+
|MAN
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|-
+
|
+
|AUDIO
+
 
+
TECHNICA
+
 
+
4060
+
|[[File:Mav.png|frameless]]
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|
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|CARDIOID
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|Vacuum tube condenser. Used on vocals, instruments and amps.    
+
|C
+
|48V
+
|XLR
+
|MAV
+
|-
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|
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|NEUMANN
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KM-84
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|[[File:Mbn.png|frameless]]
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|
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|CARDIOID
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|Small diaphragm FET condenser. Used for drum overheads and on hi-hats    
+
|C
+
|48V
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|XLR
+
|MBN
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|-
+
|
+
|NEUMANN
+
 
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U87
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|[[File:Mbo.png|frameless]]
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|
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|VARIOUS
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|Used for vocals. has low cut, 10db pad, and omni, cardioid, and figure 8 pickup switches    
+
|C
+
|48V
+
|XLR
+
|MBO
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|-
+
|
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|NEUMANN
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KM-83
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|[[File:Mbp.png|frameless]]
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|
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|OMIN
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|The Omnidirectional equivalent of the km-84.    
+
|C
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|48V
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|XLR
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|MPB
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|-
+
|
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|NEUMANN
+
 
+
U47
+
 
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(FET)
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|[[File:Mpq.png|frameless]]
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|
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|HYPER
+
 
+
CARDIOID
+
|Large diaphragm FET condenser. Good for studio vocals.    
+
|C
+
|48V
+
|XLR
+
|MBQ
+
|-
+
|
+
|AVANTONE
+
 
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CK-40
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|[[File:Mck.png|frameless]]
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|
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|STEREO
+
 
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VARIOUS
+
|Stereo condenser with adjustable pickup patterns and swiveling capsule. Good for recording a room or in a figure 8 pattern.    
+
|C
+
|48V
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|XLR
+
|MCK
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|-
+
|
+
|RODE NT4
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|[[File:Mcnt.png|frameless]]
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|
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|STEREO
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CARDIOID
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|Used for stereo recording of live performances, ensembles, etc    
+
|C
+
|
+
9V BAT
+
 
+
ONLY
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|XLR OR 1/8"
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|MCNT
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|-
+
|
+
|CROWN
+
 
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PZM
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|[[File:Mcp.png|frameless]]
+
|
+
|HEMI-
+
 
+
SPHERICAL
+
|Used for recording multiple voices in a conference or meeting setting. 
+
|PZM
+
|48V OR 2X9V BAT
+
|XLR
+
|MCP
+
|-
+
|
+
|STUDIO
+
 
+
PROJECTS
+
 
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C4
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|[[File:Mcs.png|frameless]]
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|
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|CARDIOID AND OMNI CAPSULES
+
|Small diaphragm condenser. Used for overhead or stereo recording of instruments or ensembles.    
+
|C
+
|48V
+
|XLR
+
|MCS
+
|-
+
|
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|ELECTRO
+
 
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VOICE (EV)
+
 
+
635A
+
|[[File:Med.png|frameless]]
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|
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|OMNI
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|
+
A live interview microphone designed to eliminate plosives and other proximity effects.
+
|D
+
|
+
|XLR
+
|MED
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|-
+
|
+
|EV RE-16
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|[[File:Meg.png|frameless]]
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|
+
|SUPERCARDIOID
+
|
+
Excellent for podium use where high intelligibility is important. 
+
|D
+
|
+
|XLR
+
|MEG
+
|-
+
|
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|EV RE-15
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|[[File:Mej.png|frameless]]
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|
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|SUPERCARDIOID
+
|Used for broadcasting and instrument recordings. Also used to mic speaker cabinets.    
+
|D
+
|
+
|XLR
+
|MEJ
+
|-
+
|
+
|EV RE-55
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|[[File:Mem.png|frameless]]
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|
+
|OMNI
+
|Handheld vocal use for interviews or recording of orchestras etc.    
+
|D
+
|
+
|XLR
+
|MEM
+
|-
+
|
+
|EV CS-15
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|[[File:Meo.png|frameless]]
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|
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|CARDIOID, OMNI CAPSULES
+
|Increased bass response at close proximities.  Handheld vocal use.    
+
|C
+
|48V
+
|XLR
+
|MEO
+
|-
+
|
+
|EV RE-20
+
|[[File:Mep.png|frameless]]
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|
+
|CARDIOID
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|Very popular vocal recording mic, used extensively in broadcasting.    
+
|D
+
|
+
|XLR
+
|MEP
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|-
+
|
+
|EV RE-18
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|[[File:Mer.png|frameless]]
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|
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|SUPERCARDIOID
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|Designed to reduce microphone handling noise. Used for spoken word/announcing.    
+
|D
+
|||XLR
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|MER
+
|-
+
|
+
|EV 408B
+
|[[File:Mes.png|frameless]]
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|
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|SUPERCARDIOID
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|Instrument mic, used mostly on instruments with high SPL, drums, horns, etc. 
+
|D
+
|
+
|XLR
+
|MES
+
|-
+
|
+
|EV 308B
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|[[File:Met.png|frameless]]
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|
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|CARDIOID
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|Slightly less directional version of the 408b. Instrument mic.    
+
|D
+
|
+
|XLR
+
|MET
+
|-
+
|
+
|EARTH
+
 
+
WORKS
+
 
+
TC 20
+
|[[File:Mew.png|frameless]]
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|
+
|OMNI
+
|Reference flat microphone, 150db SPL rating, used for calibration or for very loud instruments/sound effects    
+
|C
+
|48V
+
|XLR
+
|MEW
+
|-
+
|
+
|CASCADE
+
 
+
FATHEAD
+
|[[File:Mfh.png|frameless]]
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|
+
|FIGURE 8
+
|Used for mid-side pickup, and on instruments and vocals.    
+
|RIBBON
+
|NO
+
|XLR
+
|MFH
+
|-
+
|
+
|SHURE SM58
+
|[[File:Mha.png|frameless]]
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|[[File:SM58.wav|frameless]]
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|CARDIOID
+
|
+
Suitable for vocal use in live performance, sound reinforcement, and studio recording.
+
|D
+
|
+
|XLR
+
|MHA
+
|-
+
|
+
|SHURE
+
 
+
BETA
+
 
+
87A
+
|[[File:Mhb.png|frameless]]
+
|
+
|SUPERCARDIOD
+
|Hand held vocal mic
+
 
+
good feedback rejection  
+
|C
+
|48V
+
|XLR
+
|MHB
+
|-
+
|
+
|SHURE SM53
+
|[[File:Mhd.png|frameless]]
+
|
+
|CARDIOID
+
|Vintage hand held vocal mic, designed for low proximity effect.    
+
|D
+
|
+
|XLR
+
|MHD
+
|-
+
|
+
|SHURE SM57
+
|[[File:Mhe.png|frameless]]
+
|
+
|CARDIOID
+
|good for live sound reinforcement, instruments and vocals. bright, clean sound.    
+
|D
+
|
+
|XLR
+
|MHE
+
|-
+
|
+
|SHURE SM81
+
|[[File:Mhf.png|frameless]]
+
|
+
|CARDIOID
+
|Used on instruments, popular for pianos.    
+
|C
+
|48V
+
|XLR
+
|MHF
+
|-
+
|
+
|SHURE VP88
+
|[[File:Mhg.png|frameless]]
+
|
+
|CARDIOID,
+
 
+
FIGURE 8
+
|Stereo recording mic used in broadcasting.    
+
|C
+
|48V
+
|XLR
+
|MHG
+
|-
+
|
+
|SHURE KSM32
+
|[[File:Mhk.png|frameless]]
+
|
+
|CARDIOID
+
|General purpose condenser mic, useable for vocals/instruments etc. equipped with -15db and low cut switches.    
+
|C
+
|48V
+
|XLR
+
|MHK
+
|-
+
|
+
|SHURE KSM137
+
|[[File:Mhm.png|frameless]]
+
|
+
|CARDIOID
+
|Small diaphragm condenser designed for instruments.    
+
|C
+
|48V
+
|XLR
+
|MHM
+
|-
+
|
+
|SHURE SM7B
+
|[[File:Mhs.png|frameless]]
+
|
+
|CARDIOID
+
|Shure’s response to the EV RE-20, a popular broadcasting vocal mic.    
+
|D
+
|
+
|XLR
+
|MHS
+
|-
+
|
+
|SHURE BETA 52A
+
|[[File:BETA52A.JPG|frameless|155x155px]]
+
|
+
|SUPERCARDIOID
+
|Supercardioid specifically for kick drums
+
|D
+
|
+
|XLR
+
|MEF
+
|-
+
|
+
|MARSHAL
+
 
+
MXL2003
+
|[[File:Mml.png|frameless]]
+
|
+
|CARDIOID
+
|General purpose condenser mic, useable on vocals, instruments, ensembles etc    
+
|C
+
|48V
+
|XLR
+
|MML
+
|-
+
|
+
|SENNHEISER 421
+
|[[File:Mna.png|frameless]]
+
|
+
|CARDIOID
+
|Vocal or instrument mic popular in studios    
+
|D
+
|
+
|XLR
+
|MNA
+
|-
+
|
+
|SENNHEISER MKH 40
+
|[[File:MKH40.jpg|centre|frameless|152x152px]]
+
|
+
|CARDIOID
+
|The MKH 40 P 48 is a high frequency condenser microphone with an excellent frequency range.
+
|C
+
|48V
+
|XLR
+
|MKH
+
|-
+
|
+
|SENNHEISER
+
E604 DRUM MIC KIT
+
|[[File:E605.JPG|frameless|160x160px]]
+
|
+
|CARDIOID
+
|Mic kit specifically built for snare drums. Emphasis on mid and high frequencies, with a fairly clear low frequency clarity. Based on MD 421 technology.
+
|D
+
|
+
|XLR
+
|MAD
+
|-
+
|
+
|MNC CONDENSER COMBO KIT
+
|[[File:Mnc.png|frameless]]
+
|
+
|VARIOUS
+
|Useful for field recording, comes with various pickup patterns for versatility of recording.    
+
|C
+
|48V OR AA
+
|XLR
+
|MNC
+
|-
+
|
+
|SENNHEISER 441
+
|[[File:Mnd.png|frameless]]
+
|
+
|SUPERCARDIOID
+
|Vocal and instrument mic equipped with a 5 position bass roll off switch and a treble boost switch    
+
|D
+
|
+
|XLR
+
|MND
+
|-
+
|
+
|DR.NORMAR'S BINAURAL HEAD
+
(MKE 2002)
+
|[[File:Mne.png|frameless]]
+
|
+
|OMNI
+
|Sennheiser binaural microphone pair, for recording a 3d stereo field for playback over headphones. 
+
|C
+
|9V ONLY
+
|XLR
+
|MNE
+
|-
+
|
+
|SONY ECM50
+
|[[File:Mof.png|frameless]]
+
|
+
|OMNI
+
|Vintage lavalier vocal mic    
+
|C
+
|48V
+
 
+
OR E90
+
 
+
BAT
+
|XLR
+
|MOF
+
|-
+
|
+
|SONY ECM22P
+
|[[File:Moh.png|frameless]]
+
|
+
|CARDIOID
+
|Instrument/vocal mic, can use external phantom power or battery power between 3.7 and 9 volts    
+
|C
+
|206 BAT OR
+
 
+
48V
+
|XLR
+
|MOH
+
|-
+
|
+
|PACIFIC PRO LD1
+
|[[File:Mpp.png|frameless]]
+
|
+
|CARDIOID
+
|Large diaphragm condenser, used for vocals, instruments, ensembles etc    
+
|C
+
|48V
+
|XLR
+
|MPP
+
|-
+
|
+
|BEYER M160
+
|[[File:Mrb.png|frameless]]
+
|
+
|HYPERCARDIOID
+
|Designed for instruments, popular on strings.    
+
|RIBBON
+
|
+
|XLR
+
|MRB
+
|-
+
|
+
|COLES 4038
+
|[[File:Mrc.png|frameless]]
+
|
+
|FIGURE 8
+
|Vocal/instrument mic, popular with BBC broadcasting and recording studios.    
+
|RIBBON
+
|
+
|XLR
+
|MRC
+
|-
+
|
+
|RCA 77DX
+
|[[File:Mrr.png|frameless]]
+
|
+
|VARIOUS
+
|Vintage ribbon mic, featuring cardioid, omni, and figure 8 polar patterns. Popular in broadcasting for vocals.    
+
|RIBBON
+
|
+
|XLR
+
|MRR
+
|-
+
|
+
|ROYER R121
+
|[[File:Mry.png|frameless|100x100px]]
+
|
+
|FIGURE 8
+
|High quality ribbon instrument mic.    
+
|RIBBON
+
|
+
|XLR
+
|MRY
+
|-
+
|
+
|CHAMELEON LABS TS-1
+
|[[File:Mts.png|frameless|110x110px]]
+
|
+
|Variable:
+
OMNI,
+
CARDIOID
+
|Small diaphragm tube mic, used primarily on instruments    
+
|C
+
|EXT
+
|XLR
+
|MTS
+
|-
+
|
+
|CHAMELEON LABS TS-2
+
|[[File:Mts2.png|frameless|100x100px]]
+
|
+
|VARIOUS
+
|Large diaphragm tube condenser, used primarily on vocals. 
+
|C
+
|EXT
+
|XLR
+
|MTS2
+
|-
+
|
+
|SE ELECTRONICS SE 5000
+
|[[File:Msv.png|frameless]]
+
|
+
|
+
|Large diaphragm tube condenser, used on vocals    
+
|C
+
|EXT
+
|XLR
+
|MSV
+
|-
+
|
+
|SE ELECTRONICS SE 5600
+
|[[File:Msz.png|frameless]]
+
|
+
|
+
|Large diaphragm tube condenser, used on vocals    
+
|C
+
|EXT
+
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
|MSZ
 
 
|}
 
|}
 +
Most recent update: February 2025.
  
 
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Latest revision as of 16:20, 17 June 2026


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All Mics Available in Media Loan.


"General Access" mic is a category of Media Loan microphones that are accessible to all enrolled students. The General Access section of Media Loan is different from the "Audio Studio" section, which is just for advanced audio classes and to be used exclusively inside the audio facilities on campus. For help learning about mics, check our Microphone Basics section inside our Audio Fundamentals page.

Explanation of Columns

  • Type: The most common category used to describe each mic.
  • Usage: The most common use the mic is built for.
  • Power Source: Power needed, see the Microphone Basics page to learn about Condensers and Dynamics and what type of transducer needs power to work.

This catalog has sortable columns. Click on the triangle and the top of the column to put the catalog in the order of contents within that column. You can also press Command F (on Mac) and Control F (on Windows) to search for specific details on this web page.




GENERAL ACCESS MICROPHONES

Type Brand/Model Image Pattern Standard Usage Transducer Power Source Connector
Stage Shure

SM58

MHA-SureSM58.jpg Cardioid

Cardioid.png

Voice Dynamic Not required XLR
Stage Shure

SM57

MHE-SureSM57.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
Instruments Dynamic Not required XLR
Stage Shure

Beta 57A

MHC-ShureBeta57A.jpg Supercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
Voice and instruments Dynamic Not required XLR
Stage Sennheiser

MD 421-II

MNA-Sennheiser421.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
Voice and instruments Dynamic Not required XLR
Broadcast Electrovoice RE-27 N/D RE 27 Photo.jpeg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
Voice Dynamic Not required XLR
Broadcast Sennheiser MD46 MSM-SureMD46.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
Voice Dynamic Not required XLR
Isolating from noise Beyerdynamic M88 TG MTG-BeyerDynamicM88TG.jpg Hypercardioid
HyperCardioid.png
Vocals and instruments, specifically to capture lower frequency sounds Dynamic Not required XLR
Broadcast Beyerdynamic M58 MBD-BeyerDynamicM58.jpg Omni
Omni.png
Voice Dynamic Not required XLR
Broadcast Electrovoice 635A MED-EV-635A.jpg Omni
Omni.png
Voice and instruments Dynamic Not required XLR
Isolating from noise Electrovoice RE18 MEG-EV-RE16.jpg Supercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
Voice and instruments Dynamic Not required XLR
Isolating from noise Electrovoice RE16 MER-EV-RE15.jpg Supercardioid
Cardioid.png
Voice and instruments Dynamic Not required XLR
Isolating from noise Electrovoice RE15 MER-EV-RE18.jpg Supercardioid
Cardioid.png
Voice and instruments Dynamic Not required XLR
All purpose studio Aston

Origin

AstonOrigin.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments and vocals Condenser +48v Phantom Power XLR
All purpose studio Pacific Pro Audio

LD1

LD1.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments and vocals Condenser +48v Phantom Power XLR
All purpose studio Marshall MXL2003 MXL2003.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments and vocals Condenser +48v Phantom Power XLR
Stereo pair Studio

Projects C4

SPC4.jpg Variable: Cardioid, Omni General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments Condenser +48v Phantom Power XLR
Combo Kit Sennheiser

K6

MNC-SennheiserK6Combo.jpg Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Super Cardioid Can cater to almost all settings. Great for video, stage use, and studio recording. 1 module + 3 different capsules. Condenser 1 AA Battery

or

+48v Phantom Power

XLR
Shotgun Audio Technica 835B MAU-AT835B.jpg Hypercardioid
HyperCardioid.png
Video, broadcast, and field work. Condenser 1 AA Battery

or

+48v Phantom Power

XLR
Shotgun Rode

NTG1

MCNTG-RodeNTG1.jpg Supercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
Video, broadcast, and field work. Condenser +48v Phantom Power XLR
Lavalier Shure

MX185

MOX-SureMX185.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
Interview, broadcast, and presentation. Condenser +48v Phantom Power XLR
Lavalier Audio Technica 899 MOJ-AT8537.jpg Omni
Omni.png
Interview, broadcast, and presentation. Condenser 1 AA Battery XLR
Stage Shure

SM86

MSCC-SureSM86.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
Voice Condenser +48v Phantom Power XLR
Stereo Audio Technica AT825 MAI-AT825.jpg Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules Instruments and video Condenser 1 AA Battery

or

+48v Phantom Power

XLR
Stereo Rode

NT4

MCNTG4-RodeNT4.jpg Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules Instruments and video Condenser 1 9V Battery

or

+48v Phantom Power

XLR
Shotgun Rode

VideoMic

MCV-RodeVideoMic.jpg Super Cardioid
SuperCardioid.png
Video, broadcast, and field work. Condenser 1 9V Battery 1/8”
Stereo Sony

ECM-MS957

MOS-SonyECM-MS957.jpg Stereo Recording live concerts, conferences, interviews and sound effects. Condenser 1 AA Battery XLR
Lavalier Sennheiser ME2 MON-SennheiserME2.jpg Omni
Omni.png
Interview, broadcast, and presentation. Condenser 1/8" plug-in power 1/8”
PZM Crown Optimus Sound Grabber MCPX-CrownPZM.jpg Omni
Omni.png
Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures. Condenser 1 AA Battery XLR
USB Blue

Yeti Pro

MBY-BlueYeti.jpg Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Bidirectional & Stereo. Voice Condenser Powered by USB, +48v Phantom Power for XLR USB & XLR
Parabolic Parabolic Kits with Sennheiser K6 MGP K6.jpg Omni
Omni.png
Includes K6 power module, cardioid capsule, rollable dish, dish transport bag, pistol grip handle, tripod adapter, dish cover and duffle bag. Designed for distant low level sounds such as bird calls. Proficiency required. Condenser 1 AA Battery

or

+48v Phantom Power

XLR

Most recent update: February 2025.